Joyful Connection Masterclass: Connection Crew by Covve
“Loneliness and isolation represent profound threats to our health and well-being.” Dr. Vivek Murthy, US Surgeon General Report 2023
Connect and learn with connection leaders at the next workshop hosted by the Covve community, Connection Crew. Have fun and elevate your connection coaching expertise with fellow peers who are passionate about connection. This is where your kind of people hang out.
Why attend?
Expand Your Toolkit: Learn how to facilitate three new connection activities that you can take back to your own communities and gatherings.
Valuable Networking: Connect with Connection Pros. Learn from those who not only talk about social health but actively shape it. Meet people who are as dedicated and passionate about social health as you are. Make connections that go beyond the workshop.
Fun and Engaging: Expect a session full of laughter, learning, and light-hearted yet deep connections. It's not just a workshop; it's a social exercise for your professional soul.
Learn with Your Peers: Enjoy the rare opportunity to be a participant rather than a leader, in a room where everyone speaks your language of community and connection.
Elevate Your Expertise: This workshop isn't just about discussion; it's about elevating your skills with practical, hands-on experiences.
What to expect?
A 90 minute joyful connection experience. You will be paired with one connection leader for the duration of the event. To ensure you both have a wonderful experience, It's important you agree to the following:
Have video and audio on during 3 breakout room sessions
Participate fully during the breakouts
Be present for at least the full hour (15 minute after party is optional)
Bring curious and open energy, ready to learn from and share with your peers
IMPORTANT UPDATE: [Virtual] doors will close after we have reviewed the group agreements. Approximately 5-10 minutes after the hour. Please be on time to ensure you make it in and get the full experience.
There will be prompts that invite you to share something that may feel vulnerable to you (please find a safe place to join the call from)
Who is this for? People who already prioritize social health in their personal and professional lives and want to continue elevating their connection skills. If you’re typically the one hosting the gatherings and workshops, this is your chance to have fun learning and sharing with other folks in your shoes.
Connection & Belonging Advocates
Workplace Culture Champions
Community Leaders
Coaches and Facilitators
Networking Gurus
Social Health Champions
October Panelists:
JGo Gordon (any/all) Founder of JGO Speaks
JGo Gordon is a captivating storyteller and dynamic speaker who draws upon a rich tapestry of experiences as an educator, entrepreneur, entertainer, and explorer. With degrees from Yale and Columbia Universities, JGo's deep understanding of learning and human development is informed by years spent as a middle and high school teacher, a middle school principal, and as a Senior Learning Strategist and Director of Content in the ed-tech sector.
As the co-founder of Written Out Loud, an entrepreneurial venture focused on amplifying voices and fostering connection through storytelling, JGo brings a practical and innovative spirit to every engagement. Beyond the classroom and boardroom, JGo has also graced prestigious stages such as the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall, demonstrating a natural ability to connect and engage with audiences on a profound level.
With a deep appreciation for human connection, JGo strives to cultivate and nurture authentic spaces of belonging, as he shares insightful perspectives and actionable takeaways that empower individuals and organizations to thrive.
Connect: LinkedIn | Website | Instagram
Stephen Jaye Founder, Reclaim Your Time
Stephen Jaye is passionate about helping people be more human and achieve better lives. He grew up in New York, spent his early adult years in the midwest and now lives in Denver, Colorado where he loves a lot of the typical Colorado activities from skiing to cycling and hiking.
He has been a weather enthusiast since childhood and also loves philosophical and sociological pursuits and has been fascinated with human behavior. Seeing the impact some of our technology has had on mental health and wellbeing, and the manner in which excessive screen time has made us lonely, he founded Reclaim Your Time to help people form a more intentional relationship with digital technology.
He also loves music, humor, travel and adventure and has been to 45 states and 10 countries. More than anything else, he feels people should think for themselves and not be afraid to go against the grain in order to be true to who they really are.
Connect: LinkedIn | Website |YouTube | Instagram
Asha Sarode (she/her) Founder, Uniquity Consulting
Asha Sarode is the founder of Uniquity Consulting, which helps managers maximize employee potential by understanding the unique qualities, needs, and interests each person brings to the table. Over the past 20 years, she has worked as an attorney, product leader, and entrepreneur across industries including healthcare, law, and tech.
She has built teams from scratch, led cross-functional initiatives, and partnered with executives to shape strategy, culture, and operations. Asha also brings training in mediation and has spent two years gathering real-world insights and research to shape Uniquity’s programs.
Connect: Linkedin | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Email
Sara Schairer (she/her), Masterclass Co-host, Founder, Executive Director, Compassion It
As an experienced facilitator, TEDx speaker, author, and leadership coach, Sara Schairer relentlessly pursues her mission of inspiring compassionate actions.
During the most challenging moment of her life, Sara began pondering the power of compassion. Out of the blue, she noticed that the word compassionate sounded like the two words “compassion it,” making compassion a verb.
The life-changing practice of ‘compassioning it’ inspired her to create the global non-profit and social movement, Compassion It. As a Stanford-certified compassion facilitator since 2012, she has developed and led experiential self-compassion, compassion, and mindfulness training internationally for thousands of people from all walks of life including educators, healthcare providers, incarcerated individuals, and Big Tech leaders.
Sara also created the one-of-a-kind reversible Compassion It wristband that prompts compassionate actions on six continents, over fifty countries, and all fifty American states.
Connect: LinkedIn | Website | TEDx Talk
What is the Connection Crew by Covve?
The Olympic training team for connection professionals. A community of people passionate about connection and inspired to take action to flatten the loneliness epidemic curve. Leveraging our diverse skill sets, we come together to learn from and amplify each other’s impact in the world. We grow together and are stronger by sharing wisdom and having a team to go through this journey.
“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” - Hellen Keller
Who is in the Connection Crew? Here is a sample of the inspiring humans you may connect with:
Zach Blumenfeld, Co-Founder at CultureCon
Yiannis Gavrielides, Co-Founder & CEO at Covve
Dr. Vaneeta Sandhu, Head of Learning & Clinical Product Operations at Coa
Tim Jones, Founder & Executive Director at Longer Tables
Tes Cohen, Founder + CEO at Transformative Gatherings
Taylor Harrington, Head of Community at Groove
Steven Michael Crane, Researcher, Behavior Designer: Stanford School of Medicine
Steve Haase, Co-Founder at Superabound
Sondra Norris, Culture Consultant, Coach, Researcher
Sherry Belul, Founder at Simply Celebrate
Sean Harvey, Founder at Warrior Compassion
Sara Schairer, Founder & Executive Director at Compassion It
Robin Landsong, Creative Producer, Landsong Studios
Richard Lee-Thai, Founder at ExcusesToConnect
Rachel Rozen, Founder & CEO at Connection Catalyst
Phivos Hadjinicolaou, Writer at Bond&Quill
Payal Beri, Global Empathy Speaker & Social Impact Founder at RK Empathy Inc.
Paul Jones, Founder at Bridgio
Patti Traglio, Client Relationship Manager at GigTalent
Dr. Niraj (Raj) Nijhawan, Founder at Life Ecology Organization
Nikki Haritatos, Creativity Coach at Find Your Delight
Nicole Martin, Program Manager - Culture at WHEDA
Nick Lombardino, Co-Founder at Culture Con
Nathan Obokoh, Interdisciplinary Artist and Storyteller at Nathan Obokoh Artistic
Mónica Nainsztein, Ideator at Localipsum
Melina Kontou, Head of Marketing at Covve
Megan Wheeler, Founder & CEO, Spoken
Marta Riggins, Strategic Consultant: Employer Brand, Employee Engagement, Social Impact
Mariella Torres, Founder at Mariella Torres Advising
Linda Brandt, Founder & Co-Organizer of Lean In Together MSP
Lia James, Human Experience Advisor at &Human
Laura Zug, Community Strategist & Founder at The Hive
Lara Storm, Co-Founder at Make Believe Works
Kindra Maples, Founder at Culture Crush Business
Kevin Monroe, World's Gratitude Coach
Katya Davydova, Founder & Coach at Effervescent You
Kamilla Pinel, Founder, Speaker, and Leadership Coach at You Dream You Do
Johnny Levy, CEO at DataJoe
Jessie Jacob, Sr. Community Engagement Manager at Culture Amp
Jenny Sauer-Klein, Founder + CEO at the Scaling Intimacy School of Experience Design
Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus, Sociologist, Relationship Speaker, Intimacy Coach, and Author
Jason Meucci, VP Facilitation & Coaching at Take Flight Learning
Jan Keck, Trainer, Facilitator, Experience Designer
Héðinn Sveinbjörnsson, Founder of Handson Coaching
Hansen Hunt, Head of Community at Covve
Gary Ware, Founder & Facilitator at Breakthrough Play
Garry Ridge, Culture Coach & Founder, The Learning Moment & Chairman Emeritus WD-40 Company
Erin Crumley, Talent Development Consultant at SCAN Health Plan
Eleanor Dizon, Prevention Science Scholar & Community Leader
Devinne Jackson, Director of People and Culture
Devin Keane, Chief Operating Officer at Gratitude Plus
Dan Moyle, HubSpot Advisor at Impulse Creative
Craig Forman, Founder at CultureCraig
Christy Tonge, CEO of LeadersGetReal
Charley Lapomardo, Experience Facilitator and Founder of Sparkleworks
Cat Moore, Founder of The Belonging Studio
Carrie Klewin Lawrence, Strategic Storytelling Expert and Author of Origin Story
Brian Mohr, Co-Founder at Anthym
Brian Helfman, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Third Nature
Brandy Cerne, Brand Strategist at BrandByBrandy
Beth Ridley, CEO at Ridley Consultants
Ben Swire, Co-Founder at Make Believe Works
Baily Hancock, Connection Strategist, Workshop Facilitator, and Keynote Speaker at Overlap Collective
Ashley Jones, Founder at Momento Foundation
Ariana Friedlander, Founding member of Groove
Andrea Diaz, Founder of Casa Cinco
Amy Clanin, Founder, Executive Direcotr, and Learning Experience Designer at Design Pathways
Allison Gilbert, Emmy award-winning Journalist and Author
Alina Tomeh, Portfolio Manager at Mindful Philanthropy
Acey Holmes, Founder at BoredLess
You?
What to Expect?
Join us for an interactive and engaging session filled with connection exercises that are both fun and insightful. Our expert-led activities are designed to not only teach but also provide a platform for meaningful interactions. You’ll engage in practical scenarios that mirror real-world challenges.
So, if you're ready to be energized by connection, to laugh and learn with the best in the field, and to be part of a high-quality gathering of like-minded professionals, this workshop is for you.
A few reactions about a previous experience:
"This is a can't miss event on my calendar every month."
“Thank you SO much for today. Wow.”
"Surprised by the community focus. Felt at home with like-minded individuals. Rare and cool experience."
"Great session, met amazing people. High-quality gathering. Thanks for the invite, Hansen."
Join us for a unique experience where connection isn't just talked about – it's actively practiced and celebrated.
Spots are limited – reserve your place in this gathering of connection experts today!